TEST 9

Try the following MCQs:

1. Which of the following countries enjoy observer status in SAARC ?
                 
                1. USA
                2. Australia
                3. Japan
                4. Canada

   Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

(A) 1 and 3 only

(B) 1, 2 and 3 only

(C) 2 and 4 only

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

2. Which of the disease(s) are caused by a bacteria ?
       
                 1.  Tuberculosis
                 2.  Cholera
                 3.  Malaria
                 4.  Measles

    Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

(A) 1 and 3 only

(B) 1 and 2 only

(C) 2 and 4 only

(D) 3 and 4 only

3. Which of the following is the correct decreasing order of the these
     regions in terms of productivity ?

(A) Polar regions-Tropical forests-Lakes

(B) Euphotic zone-Grasslands-Mangrove regions

(C) Tropical forests-Euphotic zone-Polar regions

(D) Mangrove regions-Lakes-Grasslands

4. In which of the following case(s), a joint sitting of both the houses of the
    Parliament can take place ?
         
                  1. To break the deadlock on an constitutional amendment bill.
                  2. To take up a resolution to declare financial emergency.
                  3. To take up a resolution for impeachment of the President.  

     Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

(A) 1 only

(B) 1 and 2 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) None of these

5. Who of the following is/are the ex-officio members of the Planning Commission ?

                  1. Agriculture Minister
                  2. Minister of State for Planning
                  3. Finance Minister
                  4. Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister

     Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

(A) 1, 2 and 3 only

(B) 1 and 3 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

6. Consider the following statements :

                 1. UIDAI is an attached office of Ministry of Statistics and
                     Programme implementation.
                 2. Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister is an
                     attached office of the PMO.

     Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

TEST 8

Try the following MCQs:

1. Consider the following statements :

        1. Delimitation commission is constituted every 5

             years under Article 82 of the constitution.

       2.  It is headed by retired chief justice of a High

            Court.

       3.  The delimitation exercise applies to all states

            and Union Territories except Jammu & Kashmir.  

    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1, 2 and 3

(D) None of these

2. LEDs are being proferred as the future of lighting. Why ?

          1. They are cheaper compared to other sources.

          2. They do not contain harmful substances like mercury.

          3. They have longer life compared to other sources.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1, 2 and 3

(D) None of these

3. Consider the following pairs of celestial bodies :

          1. Deimos : Venus

          2. Larissa : Neptune

          3. Tethys : Saturn

     Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

4. Which of the following is/are the benefits of drip irrigation ?

         1. It prevents the loss of water due to evaporation.

         

          2. It can be used to deliver the pesticides directly to

             the roots of the crop.

      Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

5. Finance commission is constituted by the President

(A) at regular intervals on the advice of the Union Cabinet

(B) every five years on the recommendation of the National 

       Development Council

(C) every five years as mandated by the constitution of India

(D) at regular intervals on the advice of the Planning Commission

          

TEST 7

Try the following MCQs:

Q1. Which of the following provide inferences about the earth's
       interior structure ?

                      1. Volcanic eruptions
                      2. Seismic activity
                      3. Igneous rocks

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

            (A) 1 and 2 only
         
            (B) 2 only
         
            (C) 1 and 3 only

            (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q2. Lumbering did not develop into an important industry in tropical regions.
       Why ?

                      1. Absence of pure strands of tree species
                      2. Under-development of transportation facility
                      3. Due to resistance by environmental groups

            Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

            (A) 1 and 2 only
         
            (B) 1 only
         
            (C) 1 and 3 only

            (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q3. High Court judges are appointed by the
 
            (A) Governor of the respective state
         
            (B) Chief Justice of India
         
            (C) President of India

            (D) Law Minister of India

Q4. What has been the major reason(s) for dwindling population of tigers in the
       wild in India ?

                      1. Loss of natural habitat
                      2. Fall in prey base
                      3. Poaching

            Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

            (A) 1 and 2 only
         
            (B) 3 only
         
            (C) 1 and 3 only

            (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q5. Earth's surface is divided into several large landmasses called 'plates'.
       Along which one of the following regions would one find convergent
       plate boundaries. ?

                      1. California Coast
                      2. Peru Coast
                      3. South Africa Coast

            Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

            (A) 1 and 2 only
         
            (B) 2 only
         
            (C) 1 and 3 only

            (D) 1, 2 and 3

TEST 6

Try the following MCQs:

Q1. Most world economies today are 'open' economies with substantial amounts
       of imports and exports. Which of the following is the most common measure
       of the 'openness' of an economy ?

       (A) Total Foreign Trade as a proportion of GDP
   
       (B) Total Imports as a proportion of GDP

       (C) Total Exports as a proportion of GDP

       (D) Total FDI as a proportion of GDP

Q2. Which of the following affect the exchange rate of currency among the
       countries ?

            1. Difference between interest rates among the countries
            2. Demand and supply of imports and exports
            3. Foreign exchange speculation

        Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:
   
       (A) 1 and 2 only
   
       (B) 2 and 3 only

       (C) 1 and 3 only

       (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q3. Which of the following is/are not a part of the revenue receipts of the
       government ?

            1. Corporation Taxes
            2. Excise Taxes
            3. Disinvestment Proceeds
            4. Dividends on government investments

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:
   
       (A) 1 and 2 only
 
       (B) 3 and 4 only

       (C) 3 only

       (D) 1, 2 and 4 only

Q4. Of the four alternative measures of money supply, which is the most
      commonly used measure of money supply?
     
       (A) M1
 
       (B) M2

       (C) M3

       (D) M4

Q5. National Disposable Income is defined as sum of

       (A) Net National Product at market prices and other
              current transfers from the rest of the world
 
       (B) Net National Product at factor cost and other
              current transfers from the rest of the world
 
       (C) Gross National Product at market prices and other
              current transfers from the rest of the world
 
       (D) Gross National Product at factor cost and other
              current transfers from the rest of the world

Q6. Which of the following is/are the tree species that one would
        naturally find in North-Eastern India ?

                   1. Aini
                   2. Ebony
                   3. Sandalwood
                   4. Sal

        Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:
 
       (A) 1 and 2 only

       (B) 3 and 4 only

       (C) 1, 2 and 3 only

       (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q7. Which of the following is/are the important tributaries of Ganga ?

                   1. Mahananda
                   2. Varuna
                   3. Gandak
                   4. Ramgana

        Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:
 
       (A) 1 and 2 only

       (B) 3 and 4 only

       (C) 1, 3 and 4 only

       (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q8. In which state is one most likely to find 'karewas' ?

       (A) Rajasthan

       (B) Gujarat

       (C) Jammu and Kashmir

       (D) Tamil Nadu

Q9. Consider the following statements :

                 1. Western Himalayas have more higher and steeper
                     peaks compared to Eastern Himalayas.
                 2. Western Himalayas are comparatively younger
                      then Eastern Himalayas.

        Which of the above statements is/are correct ?  

       (A) 1 only

       (B) 2 only

       (C) Both 1 and 2

       (D) Neither 1 nor 2

Q10. Which of the following is/are incorrectly matched ?

               1. Shipki La : Himachal Pradesh
               2. Bara Lacha La : Uttarakhand
               3. Zoji La : Jammu and Kashmir

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:
 
       (A) 1 only

       (B) 1 and 3 only

       (C) 2 only

       (D) 1 and 2 only



                                                              * * * * * * *


   

          

TEST 5

Try the following MCQs:

Q1. The recently announced project “Diamond Quadrilateral” is related to

(A)  Connecting the Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Kolkata 

        through high speed rails.

(B)  Connecting all the major ports through six-lane

         highways.

(C)  Connecting the major metros through high speed 

        rails.

(D) Connecting the perennial rivers of Himalayan 

        region with seasonal streams of peninsular India.

        Q2.  The ‘Salt March’ undertaken by Mahatma Gandhi was 

                 significant because :

1.       It first brought Mahatma Gandhi to 

        world attention.

2.       It was the first national activity in which 

         women participated in large numbers.

3.       It forced upon the British the realization 

        that they must devolve some power to the 

        Indians.

              Choose the correct alternative using the codes

              given below:    

                    (A) 1 and 3 only

                    (B) 2 and 3 only

                    (C) 1 and 2 only

                    (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q3. The southern slopes of Himalayas have more luxuriant

       vegetation compared to their northern slopes. Why ?

(A)  The southern slopes receive more insolation 

         compared to the northern slopes.

(B)  The southern slopes are gentler compared to

        the northern slopes.

(C)  The southern slopes have more pollinators 

       compared to the northern slopes.

(D) The southern slopes have higher tree-line 

       compared to the northern slopes.

        Q4. Which of the following regions is characterized by long

                and severe winters with short and cool summers ?

(A)  Tropical Region

              (B) Mediterranean Region

              (C) Tundra Region

              (D) Taiga Region

 Q5.  The Crimean Preninsula lies in

(A)  Caspian Sea

              (B) Mediterranean Sea

              (C) Black Sea

              (D) Adriatic Sea

  Q6. Bio-fuel development in India centers mainly around 

          the cultivation and processing of Jatropha plant seeds 

           because :

1.       Jatropha oil can be used in diesel generators

         and engines without  refining.

2.       Jatropha plant can be grown in dry marginal

        non-agricultural lands.

3.       Jatropha seeds have high oil content.

        Choose the answer using the codes given

        below :

             (A) 1 and 2 only

             (B) 2 and 3 only

             (C) 1, 2 and 3

             (D) 1 and 3 only

   Q7.  Which of the following is/are correctly matched ?

                       Organization              Headquartered At

      

1.       Organization for                     Paris

 Economic

 Co-operation                             

 and Development                                                  

2.       International Atomic             Vienna 

 Energy Agency               

3.       International                           New York

        Monetary

 Fund

                              

             Choose the correct alternative using the codes

             given below :

(A)  2 and 3 only

(B)  1 and 2 only

(C)  1, 2 and 3

(D) 1 and 3 only

         Q8. Which of the following is primarily tasked with taking 

                decisions in matters relating to the National Rainfed Area 

                Authority ?

(A)  Ministry of Agriculture

(B)  Planning Commission

(C)  Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change

(D) National Development Council

          Q9. The process of evolution of different species in a given 

                  geographical area starting from a point and literally

                  radiating to other areas of geography (habitats) is called

(A)  Evolutionary Dispersal

(B)  Evolutionary Radiation

(C)  Adaptive Dispersal

             (D) Adaptive Radiation

            Q10. Consider the following statements:

                    

                             1. The BRICS countries together account for around

                                  one-fifth of global GDP.

                 

                             2. The Sixth BRICS summit was held in Fortaleza, South Africa.

                  Which of the above statements is/are correct?1 only

(A)  1 only

(B)  2 only

(C)  Both 1 and 2

              (D) Neither 1 nor 2

TEST 4

Try the following MCQs:

Q1. Which of the following is/are the important causative factors
       of ocean currents ?

                  1. Density differences of sea water
                  2. Earth's Revolution
                  3. Prevailing Winds
                  4. Temperature differences of sea water

         Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 1, 2 and 4 only

                  (B) 2 and 3 only

                  (C) 1, 3 and 4 only

                  (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. Constitutional provision(s) to protect and safeguard the forests and
       wildlife are found under :

                  (A) Directive Principles of State Policy

                  (B) Fundamental Duties

                  (C) Directive Principles of State Policy
                        and Fundamental Duties

                  (D) Directive Principles of State Policy,
                        Fundamental Duties and Sixth Schedule

Q3. Which of the following factors may influence the climate of a region ?

                  1. Ocean currents
                  2. Distance from the sea
                  3. Atmospheric Circulations

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 2 only

                  (B) 2 and 3 only

                  (C) 1 and 3 only

                  (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Which of the following is/are the main reason(s) for the seasonal changes
       in weather ?

                  1. Rotation of the earth
                  2. Angle of sun ray's reaching the earth
                  3. Revolution of the earth

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 2 only

                  (B) 2 and 3 only

                  (C) 1 and 3 only

                  (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q5. Which of the following may be released in the soil due to decomposition
       of the dead plants and animals ?

                  1. Carbon dioxide
                  2. Nitrogen compounds
                  3. Phosphates
                  4. Water

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 1, 2 and 3 only

                  (B) 2 and 3 only

                  (C) 1 and 3 only

                  (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q6. Which of the following biomes has the following characteristics ?

                  1. Ground flora includes lichen, mosses and sedges
                  2. A short growing season during summer
                  3. The typical animals include patarmigan, reindeer and lemmings.

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) Taiga

                  (B) Tundra

                  (C) Savanna

                  (D) Temperate Deciduous

Q7. Consider the following statements :
     
                  1. Heliborne Surveys are being undertaken by Central
                      Ground Water Board to identify the areas where
                      ground water has been critically polluted.

                  2. The project is funded by the Asian Development Bank.

        Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 1 only

                  (B) 2 only

                  (C) Both 1 and 2

                  (D) Neither 1 nor 2

Q8. Which of the following is/are the major contaminants of groundwater in India ?

                      1. Nitrates
                      2. Iron
                      3. Arsenic
                      4. Fluoride

      Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 3 and 4 only

                  (B) 1 and 2 only

                  (C) 1, 3 and 4 only

                  (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q9. Which of the following is/are correctly matched ?

                      1. Kaziranga National Park         :  Dhansiri River
                      2. Koringa Wildlife Sanctuary    :  Mahanadi River
                      3. Jaldapara National Park          :  Teesta River

         Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 3 only

                  (B) 1 and 2 only

                  (C) 1 and 3 only

                  (D) None of these

Q10. Which of the following is/are the application of laser technology ?

                       1. Checking price-codes at supermarkets
                       2. Production of compact discs
                       3. Guiding the missiles

         Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 2 and 3 only

                  (B) 1 and 2 only

                  (C) 1 and 3 only

                  (D) 1, 2 and 3


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TEST 3

Try the following MCQs :

Q1. Consider the following statements :

                 1. The Coriolis force deflects the winds towards 

                      their right in southern hemisphere. 

                 2.  The Coriolis force is maximum at the equator

                      and decreases progressively towards the poles.

        Which of  the above statements is/are correct ?

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

Q2. In which of the following region(s) is/are the monsoon 

       winds prevalent ?

           

                        1. Northern Australia

                        2. Japan

                        3. China

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes

       given below:    

                     (A) 1 only

                     (B) 2 and 3 only

                     (C) 1 and 2 only

                     (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q3. Which of the following pairs is/are not correctly matched ?

                      Local Wind                            Region

                        1. Foehn                        Alps Mountain Ranges 

                        2. Chinook                    Rockies Mountain Range

                        3. Mistral                      Atlas Mountain Range

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes

       given below :

                    (A) 1 only

                    (B) 2 and 3 only

                    (C) 3 only

                    (D) 1 and 3 only

Q4. Which of the following is/are critically  endangered wildlife 

        species in India ?

                     1. Vultures

                     2. Nilgiri Tahr

                     3. Asian Wild Buffalo

        

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

                    (A) 1 and 2 only

                    (B) 2 and 3 only

                    (C) 1 and 3 only

                    (D) 1, 2  and 3 

Q5. Genome sequencing has regularly been in news. What is/are the 

        potential benefit(s) of this technology ?

                1. Reveal propensity of a disease lacking

                    effective treatment.

                2. Potential to develop new therapies.

                3. Choice between prescription drugs.

        Choose the correct alternative using the code given below :

                   (A) 1 and 2 only

                   (B) 2 and 3 only

                   (C) 1 and 3 only

                   (D) 1, 2  and 3 

Q6. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?

                  1. Ratha Temples,                   :          Rock-cut Temple

                      Mahabalipuram 

                  2. Hoysaleshwara Temple,   :          Dravida Architecture

                       Halebidu                    

                  3. Sun Temple, Konark          :          Nagara Architecture

    

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes

       given below :

                    (A) 1 only

                    (B) 1 and 2 only

                    (C) 2 and 3 only

                    (D) 1, 2 and 3 

Q7. Which of the following is/are important centres of  traditional paintings ?

                    1. Sri-Kalahasti

                    2. Bhilwara

                    3. Ganjam

        Choose the correct alternative using the codes

        given below :

                    (A) 1 only

                    (B) 1 and 2 only

                    (C) 2 and 3 only

                    (D) 1, 2 and 3 

Q8. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?

                         Decorative Art                  Region

                          1. Mandana                   Madhya Pradesh

                          2. Alpana                        West Bengal

                          3. Aipam                         Tamil Nadu

                          4. Kollam                        Kerala

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes

       given below :

                    (A) 1 and 2 only

                    (B) 2 and 4 only

                    (C) 3 and 4 only

                    (D) 1 and 3 only

Q9. Consider the following statements :

          

              1. Sufi saints were reclusive and turned to meditation 

                  to achieve religious satisfaction.

              2. They preferred formal worship and interpreted religion

                   as 'love of God'.
         
          Which of the above statements is/are correct ? 
           
                     (A) 1 only
     
                     (B) 2 only

                     (C) Both 1 and 2

                     (D) Neither 1 nor 2

Q10. Accelerated melting of ice-sheets has become a global concern.
          Which of the following is/are the likely fallout of melting of 
          ice-sheets ?

                      1. Increase in sea-levels.
                      2. Increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere
                      3. Increase in rate of ocean acidification. 

          Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

                     (A) 1 and 2 only
     
                     (B) 1 only

                     (C) 2 and 3 only

                     (D) 1, 2 and 3


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